SAM baby parka, jacket and coat paper sewing pattern
Sam is a parka, jacket and coat pattern for babies, unisex. This pattern, decorated with set-in sleeves and a shoulder yoke on the front and back, is available in two different lengths: short or under the buttocks. What makes this pattern so charming is its wide range of customization to create a unique piece. There are: different options for collars (round, pointed or lined hood), openings (button placket or zipper), pockets (carpenter, rounded or chest) but also finishes (lined parka, finish with open seam). It is also possible to combine the hood with a drawstring.
Available from 6 months to 4 years.
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Video tutorial
Size range
Sewing level
Intermediate to advanced
What you will learn with this pattern: how to assemble pockets, a facing, a zip, a collar, a hood and a lining.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Fabric suggestions
- Woven fabrics: cotton canvas, denim, coated/oiled/waxed canvas, fleece or sherpa, wool fabric, wool blanket cloth, linen, denim, poplin, faux fur, fleece
- Knits: bamboo terry, sherpa
- Supplies
- Lightweight fusible interfacing (under collar + facing)
- Buttons or snap fasteners for anorak
- Or separating zipper * (standard lengths available in stores); if metal zipper, it can be shortened: take the maximum length, otherwise take the minimum for other zippers
- Hood option: cord max 1.30m and 2 eyelets
Age advice: the short style corresponds to jacket length. It is mainly recommended for little ones from 2 years old. For toddlers (6 months to 18 months), choose the long version which covers the lower belly.
It is possible to use fewer buttons, especially on the short version; in this case, place the top button as shown on the pattern and space the others evenly.
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. Some pieces are overlapped on this pattern.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The cover is shipped upon receipt of payment.
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